Save the Boundary Waters

We're #hiring! Save the Boundary Waters is hiring for a Regional Organizer. We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to fill the role of Regional Organizer. Join a great team of people who are dedicated to protecting the Boundary Waters in a challenging and highly engaging environment. Location: Twin Cities area preferred, remote (in-state) eligible. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gzEiBKFU

Early Giving for Give to the Max Day is here! 🌲💧 This year, your support for the Boundary Waters goes 3X as far! From now until November 21, every dollar you give will be automatically TRIPLED to protect the Wilderness from the threat of copper mining. Help fund the legal, scientific, and policy work that powers this movement. Join us in the fight to keep Canoe Country protected forever.  Give today: https://lnkd.in/gj2AHb6D 

Exciting news! Our friends at Paddle and Portage have new owners! If you haven’t explored their podcast or magazine yet, now’s the perfect time—enjoy 20% off annual subscriptions until the end of October. Don’t miss out on stories celebrating the Boundary Waters and other paddling adventures. We’re proud to be a sponsor of Paddle and Portage! https://lnkd.in/gACStFNs

Shop our fall merch collection, inspired by the beauty of the Wilderness and the iconic style of 1978—the year the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Act was signed! 🍂🌲 This retro design celebrates a pivotal moment in protecting the BWCA and its lasting legacy. Don’t miss out—shop now and show your support for the Wilderness while helping protect it for future generations. Available for a limited time: https://lnkd.in/gEpj-5tR

Heading out for a long drive this weekend? Tune in to the Save the Boundary Waters podcast and dive into stories of wilderness, advocacy, and the fight to protect the place we love. 🌲🎧 https://lnkd.in/gD-TZu5c

This month, we're spotlighting our partner Save the Boundary Waters! Discover how they're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of their work to protect the Boundary Waters for everyone, now and for generations to come. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eVssvekV

We’d love your feedback! We’re engaged in a strategic planning process and want to include your thoughts, ideas, and perspectives as we plan for the future. Your perspective is important to us no matter how much or how little you feel you know about our organization or our work to protect the Boundary Waters. Whatever you are willing to share, we’re grateful. TAKE THE SURVEY: https://lnkd.in/gvHAXDmn

Excellent op-ed from David Lien in the Duluth News Tribune! In 2023, hunters, anglers, and conservationists were relieved when a 20-year mining ban was issued, protecting 225,504 acres around the Boundary Waters. But this safeguard is temporary, and the threat of toxic copper-nickel mining remains. "There will be no sulfide mines in Northeastern Minnesota. Not on our watch." Read more: https://lnkd.in/gRA33qU2

If you're attending the Great Midwest Crane Festival in Baraboo, Wisconsin, don't miss Becky Rom's talk on Saturday, November 9th. From 9 to 10 a.m., she'll be speaking on "Extraordinary Leadership – The Wilderness Act of 1964." https://lnkd.in/g87eWuWR

🎉Congrats to our Raffle Winners! 🎉 Congratulations to Kathryn in Ely, Allison in Minneapolis, and Jerry in Duluth for winning our 2024 Raffle! 🥳 We couldn’t have done it without our incredible sponsors: Sitka, Sam Zimmerman, Granite Gear, and Old Mustache Canoe Paddle!